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![Manawatū restarts Miriam's heart](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Manawatū restarts Miriam's heart
Miriam Sharland says New Zealanders tend to underestimate Manawatū's beauty.
![Former principal's passion for education and sports recognised](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Former principal's passion for education and sports recognised
Rex Kerr made a difference in college, community, and rugby circles.
![Jacq Dwyer awarded King's Birthday Honour for services in South Taranaki](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Jacq Dwyer awarded King's Birthday Honour for services in South Taranaki
She has been committed to the preservation of South Taranaki history.
![Historian humbled with King's Birthday Honours accolade](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Historian humbled with King's Birthday Honours accolade
Anthony Dreaver has promoted the history of Kāpiti and Horowhenua for many years.
![The 20 best new crime thrillers to read this year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
The 20 best new crime thrillers to read this year
From Coben to Coles... we pick 20 criminally good new thrillers.
!['Pretty emotional': Bay-born sparkie and teacher team up for kids' book](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
'Pretty emotional': Bay-born sparkie and teacher team up for kids' book
What started as a drive to learn te reo Māori has led to a bilingual journal for kids.
![Traumatic truths, domestic violence and a hair salon: The story that won a $10k Australian prize](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Traumatic truths, domestic violence and a hair salon: The story that won a $10k Australian prize
Tracey Slaughter is the first overseas winner of the Calibre Essay Prize.
!['Female rage' for the win at Ockham New Zealand Book Awards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
'Female rage' for the win at Ockham New Zealand Book Awards
From female rage to rugby league - all the 2024 award-winning books.
![Watch: 2024 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Watch: 2024 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards
The past year proved to be New Zealand's strongest ever for book publishing.
![Poet and novelist Sir Vincent O'Sullivan dies at 86](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Poet and novelist Sir Vincent O'Sullivan dies at 86
The poet and emeritus professor died on Sunday in Dunedin.
![Who sent 'uncomfortable' texts to Rebel Wilson after memoir release?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Who sent 'uncomfortable' texts to Rebel Wilson after memoir release?
The actress revealed the surprising fallout amid her bombshell memoir hitting shelves.
![From Shortland Street to inside gang life: Gavin Strawhan on his debut novel The Call](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
From Shortland Street to inside gang life: Gavin Strawhan on his debut novel The Call
The real-life detectives, gangs and brutal events that inspired TV showrunner's new book.
![Auckland Writers Festival headliner Celeste Ng on finding hope in dystopia](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Auckland Writers Festival headliner Celeste Ng on finding hope in dystopia
Ahead of her NZ visit, the author chats genre and Reese Witherspoon's TV adaptation.
![All the authors coming to NZ for the Auckland Writers Festival](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
All the authors coming to NZ for the Auckland Writers Festival
The full programme for the upcoming Auckland Writers' Festival has been revealed.
![Canadian professors speaking in Whanganui about historic ship](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Canadian professors speaking in Whanganui about historic ship
The Canadian professors are visiting the Alexander Heritage & Research Library on April 7.
![Auckland Writers Festival: Who’s coming (so far) and why you should see them](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Auckland Writers Festival: Who’s coming (so far) and why you should see them
The southern hemisphere’s biggest literary event has released its first line-up.
![Ockham Awards finalists announced: Who are this year's literary heavy hitters?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Ockham Awards finalists announced: Who are this year's literary heavy hitters?
How many of these Kiwi authors' acclaimed books have you read?
![Can you judge a book by its cover? How to design a bestseller](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Can you judge a book by its cover? How to design a bestseller
Floppy ladies, the emoji effect and other book cover trends we can't resist.
![Story of finding lost ancestor documented in new book](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Story of finding lost ancestor documented in new book
Trish Rossiter’s book Finding Thomas tells Thomas Skinner's life story.
![In conversation with Patricia Grace: Mythology, creativity and modern realities](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
In conversation with Patricia Grace: Mythology, creativity and modern realities
'All good writing needs to be political, or to examine and explain the human condition.'
![Hilary Timmins on life after It's in the Bag](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Hilary Timmins on life after It's in the Bag
The beloved presenter reminisces about her time on NZ screens.